Occlusion According to the Kois Concept. Module 2. "Standard" option

This course represents the second stage of Kois Concept training, guiding clinicians from the diagnostic phase to active clinical management of function and occlusion.

The program emphasizes functional logic: interpreting clinical data, distinguishing muscular issues from joint problems, and making evidence-based decisions in bite management.

Participants will learn to leverage patient history as a key diagnostic tool, identify functional “red flags” before treatment begins, and use centric relation as the foundation for stable, long-lasting prosthetic solutions.

Key Seminar Topics:

— Functional Diagnostic “Gateways”
Utilizing extended patient history and the Kois Q21 questionnaire to detect functional risks early and differentiate joint instability from muscular dysfunction.
 

— Clinical Foundation of Function
Step-by-step protocols for TMJ and masticatory muscle assessment, including joint sound analysis and load testing.
 

— Diagnostic Integration
Applying the Kois 10-step diagnostic system to confirm functional diagnoses and guide clinical decision-making.
 

— Therapeutic Management
Using the Kois Deprogrammer to transition from diagnostics to a stable centric relation record and establish a frictionless bite.

The course lecturer, Tse Tak On Ryan, is a student and dedicated follower of John Kois, a practicing clinician and educator who has fully integrated the Kois Concept into daily clinical practice.

IMPORTANT: the “Comfort”, “VIP” and “Hands-On” participation options are also available for purchase.

Other modules of this course are available: “Module 1. Standard”, “Module 3. Standard” and “Three-Module Hands-On Course”.

Basic advantages of the “Standard” option:

– Participation in the scientific program
– Coffee break
– Notes and handouts
– Certificate of participation
– ADA credits available upon request.

Program

Objective: Transition from diagnostic screening to active clinical management using the functional philosophy of the Kois Concept.

Diagnostic “Gateways” (09:00–12:30)

— The Power of Patient History: Dental History and Q21:

- Utilizing the 21-question Kois questionnaire to identify functional risks even before the clinical examination
- Identifying “Red Flags”: Differentiating joint instability from muscular dysfunction based on patient responses.

— Clinical Foundation: TMJ and Muscle Assessment:

- Step-by-step clinical protocol for evaluating the TMJ:
 

• Joint sound analysis

• Load testing

— Integrated Analysis:

- Applying the Kois 10-Step Diagnostic System (KDS) from Module 1 to confirm functional diagnoses and guide clinical reasoning.

Functional “Blueprint” (13:30–17:30)

— Bite Management: CR vs. MIP:

- Understanding the differences and clinical significance of Centric Relation (CR) versus Maximum Intercuspation (MIP).

— Functional Occlusion Principles:

- Managing the “chewing envelope” and tooth wear
- Designing occlusion based on the patient’s neuromuscular and behavioral patterns.

— Therapeutic Management with the Kois Deprogrammer:

- Clinical application from functional diagnostics to finalizing the centric relation record
- Establishing a frictionless bite as the foundation for long-term prosthetic success.